The Barrel Room is the best kept secret on the westside. This quiet, friendly speakeasy style…read morebourbon bar has the best crafted drinks in town . The bartenders are efficient friendly and professional. You can bring your own food and hang out . There are TV's to watch the game or plenty of locals to talk to and make friends .

Tucked away spot with simply the nicest atmosphere and service, the drinks were on point and we've…read morelikely found our new favorite local place!!

Architecture is essential and Aardwolf Brewing reminds me of what you might find in Seattle, but…read moreguess what? Yeah, it's in Jacksonville. I was thinking the outside looks like they made it with Lego, but Lego from an artisan. From what I understand, it was the ice packing plant for the city, converted into a tile shop, converted into a brewery. Really love the end product. I especially love that they have Belgians on tap in Florida, where Belgians are few and far between. The Belgians here, including the hefeweizen were made with love. Before I forget, shouts out to Jeff for answering all my eclectic questions, and being a genuinely all around professional. Love your energy bro, low key and inviting, an authentically good person. The BEER: Weizen Wolf hefeweizen 6% ABV... this is the hefe I remember from Germany, banana and clove goodness BPA Belgian Pale Ale 5.5% ABV... like a party in my mouth, perfectly balanced and so very crushable Hostile Wit-Ness Belgian Wit 4 5% ABV... not what I expected, it has floral notes, is light like jasmine tea with a kiss instead of a bite at the end. And once it gets warmer it opens into something wonderful. St Anthony's Fire Rye Barleywine 10.8% ABV... slightly boozy, a semi sweet, with a delicious finish. This one is one and done. A full pour of this will send you home in an Uber. Southbank Hazy IPA 6.5% ABV... not a basic hazy, some citrus and when it warms up it is so very wonderful I didn't spend much time at Aardworf Brewing Company, but the time I spent was fantastic. The brewer here, Michael, knows how to present a diverse palet of beers right, which says everything you need to know if you want to visit. So very impressed!

I plan events for my military command and Aardwolf is hands down the best brewery we've worked…read morewith. Incredibly accommodating, very nice staff, and multiple rooms to host your event, including children. Lots of parking and have both indoor and outdoor seating. They have a great selection of beers and wines. I'd use them everytime if I wouldn't get groans from the people that live far from San Marco. Thank you for saving us the other day when our original brewery fell through, you guys are life savers.

Just the kind of spot we were looking for! Natives to a…read morestate that nobody here likes we were looking for what people would call "a dive bar". No bells and whistles- just drinks in a non-pretentious environment and without an obscene cost per drink. We found THE place! We hit My Tap Room up for a pre-dinner cocktail (or 3) Greeted and served by our tender, Drew, we learned the history of the place (which also holds a packaging license so you can purchase bottles to go). They have trivia on Tuesday nights, we're told, where the open up a door on the wall that connects to the tap/pizza spot Nextdoor (same owner) Anyways- tons of choices for beers on tap and a ton of variations each type of alcohol you could want. We each had a shot of Crowns Chocolate as well as the caramel. Thanks for the hospitality, Drew.

This place was absolutely my vibe. It was a small bar with a long bar top, plenty of televisions to…read morewatch football on. They had great mystic playing, it was not crowded, and the bartender was funny and attentive. There is nothing I love more in a bar than televisions and funny employees. Not sure if they had food since I wasn't particularly looking to eat while I was here.

Ruby Beach Brewing Company is located in downtown Jacksonville across from Yates Municipal…read morebuilding. It is reasonable paid parking, about $2 and hour. Inside is a little tight, but it is an old building with naked bricks, historic decor, a good sized bar and tables inside. Outside is a deck with covered tables, another area for corn hole and a food truck which has all the major bar food groups including churros. Sean was my beertender and he really was the best. They have a policy of holding your card for tabs which I really hate, but he made me feel comfortable about leaving my life in his hands. When I first walked in on a weekday during happy hour, it was pretty light, but around 4:30p the place started filling up. Happy hour is Monday - Friday until 6pm and they have 18 taps which qualify for happy hour. Plus they had 3 guest taps, both ciders. Ruby Beach has a mug club, it is about $80 for the year. You get a free beer on Tuesday as well as your own numbered mug. It is limited. So exclusive in fact that they do a raffle every August. The BEER: Crown Jewel Belgian Tripel 11.4% ABV... easy drinking, not boozy and quite delicious, this one will sneak up on you Return of the Mac Daddy Pale Ale 5.5% ABV... the description is "rye pale ale hopped with Amarillo. On the first sip I thought one note, but boy was I wrong. As it warms it has layers. And in my opinion the layers are all good, like a good lasagna. Over the Ditch 15.0 NEIPA 6% ABV... if I was in front of a firing and they gave me a last request, I might choose this beer. Sweet grapefruit and stars... love this! Grit & Glow Lager 5.2% ABV... if you have ever smelled fabuloso that is what I first smelled when I put the beer to my lips, the beer itself is just as perfumey, not for me... but if you like those type of flavors in beer, you might like this one Rosemary In the Rye Pale Ale 5.5% ABV... all day crushable pale ale, with a slight hint of rosemary, basically the Mac Daddy plus rosemary O'Ruby's Irish Stout 5.5% ABV... smooth coffee with hints of toffee, so ver crushable, but it is way better warm Didn't get to try the food on this visit, but on a side note... the bathrooms are both unisex and CLEAN. Ruby Beach has great beer, great service and personality, everything I want in a brewery. Come visit and see for yourself.

Great food! The cheese curds were large, cheesy, fried perfectly, and a very large portion. The…read moredouble burger with bacon was phenomenal. Soft bun, crisp smashed burger, and fresh toppings. The loaded tots with pork was amazing as well. Fried tots and healthy portion of smoked pork hit the spot. The cherry on top was the prices. Best prices i have ever seen in Jax for a food truck. Definitely a must try. You won't be disappointed

Love the table service at V pizza and Julep! The staff goes out of their way to ensure everything…read moreis good. The food is always solid, hands down best pizza in Jacksonville. I love their wings they are always cooked to perfection. The pizza crust is yummy super thin and crispy. Delicious wine by the glass and cocktails, try a glass of Bonanza or an old fashioned, you won't regret it.

I very rarely give 5 stars, but this place....if I could have given 10, I would. Everything was…read moreliterally picture perfect. The ambiance is amazing, they literally have the sickest whiskey bar I've ever seen. There's maybe 1200 different whiskey bottles to choose from. What's better than whiskey? Staff that know what they're talking about, and can guide you to the drink of your choosing. The food is just as great. 20 wings for the table, and crostini bread is what we ate. Everything was as good as it can get. In addition to the several whiskey gingers I got, I tried a flight that was literally to die for. I can't wait for my next trip to julep!

Only great beers here. These guys certainly know their beer…read more Craft beer lovers rejoice! Love this place!

9 Zero Pour is one of the best craft beer bottleshops in the 904, as illustrated by their name. The…read moretap list is always diverse and intentional--everything from clean, well-executed lagers to complex sours to decadent pastry stouts. Every flight I've ordered ends up looking like a full rainbow--each pour totally different and consistently excellent. I'm always stoked to find a new Angry Chair stout ready to taste and that constant flow of Spanish Marie sours is hard to beat. But the real kicker? Their can selection is next-level for a hefty sour drinker like me. They consistently have a killer lineup of beers in the fridge that you won't see at most other shops--tons of hard-to-find brews and cool surprises. I can never walk outta 9ZP without a 4 pk or 6 pk to go. If you like discovering new beers, this place is a goldmine. It's a bit further out from where a lot of people usually go, but for serious beer fans, it's absolutely worth the trip. Friendly, knowledgeable staff and zero pretense--just a deep love for great beer.

Went on a Tuesday and they had trivia, first time playing and it was a lot of fun. The vibe is…read moretrendy without being pretentious, with great music, cool decor, and pool tables for a laid-back adult night out. Food was decent. My fried chicken sandwich was well-cooked but a little salty. My husband's mango habanero wings weren't spicy, but he still liked them. Drinks were hit or miss. The spicy margarita had heat but no sweetness (not my favorite), and the espresso martini leaned more bitter than balanced. I also got a chocolate martini that was good. My hubby ordered a Elijah Craig whisky flight for $24. He liked the opportunity to explore different whiskeys. The service was good considering homeboy was tending the bar AND running around being the waiter for every table (he was the only waiter/bartender). He held it down! Bathrooms were clean, automatic points there. Overall, a solid spot for a fun night out.

I've been here once before, but this visit was truly disappointing. The lack of service made the…read moreexperience extremely frustrating. When we first arrived, the hostess stayed on her phone for quite a while before acknowledging us and simply told us to sit wherever. After being seated, one of the waitresses stopped by only once to ask where the rest of our party was. Once they arrived, we were not served at all during the entire hour we sat at the table. We eventually had to go to the bar just to get drinks, and the bartender was the only friendly and attentive person we encountered the whole night. We also tried to play pool. We got dollars from the bartender and went to a table, but a very intoxicated woman claimed the table was "hers," even though she had not paid and was waiting for someone else to give her money for it. No staff stepped in to manage the situation. After one drink, we decided it was best to leave. Unfortunately, the lack of service and overall atmosphere made this a very poor experience.

What a beautiful space! Their wine selection was solid, and their house Cabernet is the same as…read moremany other restaurants and bars in San Marco. I got to meet the owner, and their hospitality and friendliness made for a great experience!

Would recommend! Service was a bit slow to start we sat at the bar unnoticed for a bit but the…read morebartender was great and really explained the menu items. We loved how casual and chill it felt inside, perfect spot before a date night. I got the lavender spritz and I still think about it. So delicious. I wish their small bites options were bigger but I understand that just have restricted options because of the space. Cool neighborhood spot.